Bunch and burn operations is a common tool for controlling the spread of mountain pine beetle in Alberta and involves felling and piling of infested pine trees and subsequently, burning the log decks to eradicate the beetles. Current practices mandate the complete burn of the bark, whereas past studies and government standards have shown that […]

iGen Education Group opened in the Kerrisdale Community of Vancouver, British Columbia at the end of 2018. Previously, Sparks Academy offered high quality enhancement programs in STEAM learning for students aged 3 to 15. iGen Education Group has expanded to include three learning pathways and provides a range of choice when it comes to the […]

For 40 years Aspire Richmond has provided exceptional programs and services for people with developmental disabilities, and their families, by offering a continuum of care throughout the lifespan. As Richmond’s largest non-profit social service provider, Aspire helps more than 1000 people with developmental disabilities each year to lead thriving, connected, and happy lives. From infancy […]

Founded in 1977, Norsat International is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video for remote and challenging applications. Our products and services include customizable satellite components, portable satellite terminals, maritime solutions and satellite networks. Norsat International is consistently ranked among the top technology companies in Canada […]

The program of eight interlocking applied research projects employs various machine learning (ML) methodologies with large volumes of Island Health cross-continuum patient-service encounter data inside the Island Health firewall. The objective is to generate ready-for-use products that will promote better outcomes via more effectively optimized interoperation of IH programs. As well, the work targets objectives […]

Severe hemorrhage is a leading cause of mortality, accounting for upwards of 100,000 annual deaths in North America and 1.9 million worldwide. Under this condition, in a process called hemostasis, platelets in blood aggregate to form a plug to seal the blood vessel wound. During hemostasis platelets also contract to strengthen this plug, thus generating […]

Post-consumer textile waste is a serious concern as over two thirds of the postconsumer textiles end up in landfills. More than 95% of the waste could be recycled but only 15% is actually recycled nowadays. This project will test the thermal cracking of textile wastes at high temperatures (500–550°C) in a lab unit at UBC. […]

The proposed research will help develop wall paneling that can change colour at the push of a button. We will improve the energy efficiency of the paneling by focusing on the ion conducting electrolyte layer that facilitates the colour change. Specifically, we will separate the electrolyte layer from one into three distinct layers. One layer […]

Team-based activities are central to many educational environments as a way to foster collaborative learning. Despite the benefits offered, many instructors shy away from using team-based activities in the classroom due to a lack of support in forming well-balanced teams, managing and monitoring team and individual productivity, and resolving conflicts. This project brings together two […]

Without doubt, hydrogen will be a significant component of future worldwide energy supply. The main issue that hampers the use of hydrogen is related to its storage and transportation which currently uses costly high pressure or very low temperature to transport and store hydrogen. Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a safe, efficient, […]

Electromagnetic (EM) waves are becoming more prevalent due to the rapid development of electronics, which pose serious risks to human health, electric devices, and the environment1,2. In order to overcome the above problems, engineering and fabrication of multifunctional EM shielding materials are indispensable. Thus, recently, a wide spectrum of materials ranging from metals to soft […]

ZrB2-B4C composites are potentially very attractive for aerospace applications exposed to ultra-high temperatures > 2000 degree C. While monolithic composites in this material system are well-known, development of a functionally graded composite (FGM) is a novel idea. Recently, we have published a research article [1] in which the FGM concept in this system has been […]